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Southern Park

📍 London, Greater London

★4.4(65 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Community park near North Greenwich with a gated playground for younger children, an open play area with climbing frame and slide, wildflower meadows, wide grassland for picnics, and a supermarket and cafe next door.

✓ Gated toddler area✓ Dual playgrounds✓ Picnic space✓ Wildlife meadows✓ Accessible paths✓ Cafe next door
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★★★★★Featured review by J. Q

Nice little playground 15 mins walk from North Greenwich station, in a neighbourhood, the park has two playgrounds, one is gated and one is in open space. The gated one is more suitable for younger children. The open space one has a bigger slide and climbing frame. There is a big green grass area for people to do picnic when the weather is nice.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with younger children who benefit from the secure gated play zone, and mixed-age groups who can split across the two play areas. The open grassland makes it a strong picnic destination. The single large round swing may not suit very small children.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Use the gated play area for toddlers — it is self-contained and secure
⏰The supermarket and cafe next door make last-minute supply runs straightforward
đŸŽŸī¸Bring a picnic blanket — benches and tree shade are available across the green
🚗The ecology park and river are a short walk away for extending the outing

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

65 Google reviews

Dual play areas for different ages40%
Spacious green and picnic space30%
Accessible and well-located20%
sparse swing options for small children10%
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J. Q

a year ago

★★★★★

“Nice little playground 15 mins walk from North Greenwich station, in a neighbourhood, the park has two playgrounds, one is gated and one is in open space. The gated one is more suitable for younger children. The open space one has a bigger slide and climbing frame. There is a big green grass area for people to do picnic when the weather is nice.”

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manish temani

3 years ago

★★★★★

“We take our kid regularly here. Nice size garden with a recently installed additional play area for kids. The park has slides, swings, spider web, sand play area etc for kids. And close to river/ecology park. The park also has benches on the corners and some nice area to sit eith your family under shades of long trees.”

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Ann Raymond

a year ago

★★★★★

“Our local park. It's beautiful and a lovely option for an outdoor picnic. There is a children's park and a supermarket and cafe next door.”

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danny gardiner

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Take my kids here regularly nice sized green the kids play area it's a bit lacking decent slide and sand box but they need to put swings here the one that's there is to big one of those round ones”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Southern Park features two distinct play areas: a gated section designed for younger children, and an open space with a larger slide and climbing frame for older kids. Wide grassland sits across the park for picnics and ball games, with benches and tree shade throughout. Wildflower meadows and surfaced wheelchair-accessible paths run through the site. The ecology park and river are a short walk away. A supermarket and cafe sit immediately adjacent.

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